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About Vaginal Diseases
Vaginal problems are some of the most common reasons women go to the doctor. They may have symptoms such as:
- Itching
- Burning
- Pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Discharge
One common problem is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. Other problems that affect the vagina include sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Treatment of vaginal problems depends on the cause.
It sits within Women and Female Reproductive System.
When to speak to someone. Reading about a topic cannot tell you whether it applies to you. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms are severe, sudden, getting worse, or simply not going away — and seek emergency care immediately for chest pain, breathing difficulty, sudden weakness or confusion, or a serious allergic reaction.
Research on Vaginal Diseases
1,715 studies areregistered for this condition on ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's public registry. A selection is below — the links go straight to the registry entry, not to a summary of ours.
What a registered study does and does not mean. Registration means a study exists and has been declared publicly. It says nothing about whether the treatment being tested works, is safe, or is available to you. Many studies find no benefit — that is what research is for. Never seek out an experimental treatment on the strength of a registry entry alone.
Research currently under way
- Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Reproductive Aspects of Patients With Mullerian AnomaliesUniversity Hospital, Ghent
- Retrospective Cohort Study of Symptoms and Quality of Life in Women With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause.Mucosa Innovations, S.L.
- Deep Neuromuscular Blockade and a Low-Residue Diet for the Surgical Field in vNOTES HysterectomyFatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
- Data Collection Study of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology ConditionsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Dual-Modality Immunotherapy for HPV Clearance (DUAL-HPV)Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
- Immersive Visual Modulation and Ambient Music Therapy During Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Women With VaginismusDemet Mutlu
Research already completed
- Oral Lactobacillus Crispatus Lc-G22 as Adjunctive Therapy for Vulvovaginal CandidiasisBioGrowing Co., Ltd
- ASSIST-VLA: Assessment of Symptom-Specific Improvement in Diagnosed Vaginal Atrophy Following Laser TherapyStratpharma AG
- Clinical Study of STI Screening to Prevent Adverse Birth and New-born Outcomes (Philani Ndiphile)Foundation for Professional Development (Pty) Ltd
Study data from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2026-07-30. Registry entries are supplied by study sponsors and investigators; ClinicalTrials.gov does not verify their scientific validity. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH.
Where to read more
Rather than paraphrase, we point you to the primary sources. Every link below is to a government health agency, a national institute or a recognised medical body — grouped by what you are trying to find out.
Start Here
- Vagina: What's Normal, What's NotMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Diagnosis and Tests
- Pelvis UltrasoundRadiological Society of North America
- Vaginal DischargeAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- Vaginal pH: Home Use TestsFood and Drug Administration
Treatments and Therapies
- How to Use Vaginal Tablets, Suppositories, and CreamsAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Related Issues
- DouchingDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
- Vaginal OdorMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Vaginal DiseasesNational Institutes of Health
Medical subject headings
Clinicians and researchers index this subject under Vaginal Diseases. These are the terms to use when searching medical literature.
This page is built from the MedlinePlus health topic record for Vaginal Diseases, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health. Information is from MedlinePlus.gov. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH. Retrieved 30 July 2026.